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  1. Linda (Portland, OR) says

    You throw the BEST parties and the attendees are so endearing to watch. Amazed at how much they love their green onions. Every minute of this video got better and when I thought it couldn’t get any better, the last scene with the pretty, pink party skirt made me laugh so hard I had a coughing fit. Loved the pictures after the video as well. Looks like maybe my Burrito boy was doing a bit of displaying??

    Absolutely obvious that you gave our chimps a perfect day!!!

  2. Jeani Goodrich says

    What a wonderful birthday party!! It looked like everyone had a blast, including all the trolls Foxie managed to carry. I loved hearing the Burrito squeaks! Happy Happy Birthday Annie. And Thanks Elizabeth for the video and the wonderful pictures.

  3. Amy M. says

    This video really did move me to tears. Watching the relish with which everyone ate their veggies and thinking about how many years they’d been denied healthy food. Then I really teared up watching — I’m really terrible at id’ing the chimps, except for Burrito — watching someone pour water from a bucket into a plastic glass with great intention and precision. How can anyone deny how closely related we are??

  4. Candy (Tyler, TX) says

    I’ve been waiting all day for this video, worth the wait, as always. It looked like a beautiful day and Annie and the gang enjoyed Margaret and Karen’s veggies.

    Thanks for the video and still pictures of Annie and best friend, Missy playing with one another, they’re blessed to have one another.

    I don’t know what’s gotten into Burrito the last couple of weeks but he’s sure been playful. What’s with the teething his wrist about? I’ve heard the girls laugh, but does Burrito?

    And of course, Miss Tutu herself, Jamie walking the walk of “I know I look good.”

    Love you and Happy Birthday, Annie!!!

  6. Margaret and Karen says

    It WAS a truly lovely day. The weather was perfect–sunny but not too hot. All the chimpanzees were mellow and happy. Karen and I were THRILLED to be able to be there and make a boquet of green veges in tumblers, fruit with grass for desert and wraps on spinach tortillas with rice, asparagus and avocado. They had a 2pm forage combining lunch and dinner. It was all green vege and grass because those are Annie’s favorite foods. The part of the video of Annie munching on her green onions is just delightful. (Don’t tell anyone but I think Annie is my favorite…..at least for today!) Margaret

  7. MS says

    Was Jamie pouring and drinking water from a glass?

    What amazing animals! It was great to see Burrito play.

    Happy birthday, Annie!

  9. Diana says

    Yes – that was Jamie pouring the water from the bucket to the cup. She’s always up to something. Great video and photos of the day, Elizabeth & Jackie 🙂

  11. Bruce says

    I noticed that one of the chimps, I think Burrito, had his/her hair erected while entering the outside area. Why is this?

  12. Gayle says

    Happy Birthday Annie!!! What a terrific party. I have to mention tht the chimps look absolutely beautiful. Every so often I go back and look at old photos and am amazed at the difference. Thank you CSNW for taking such great care of them!!!

  14. Theresa says

    Absolutely great video and pictures! It warms my heart to see them enjoying their life and having fun. Burrito playing was a treat. Thanks to all for giving our Annie a wonderful day with her friends and her favorite foods. The chimp laughter clearly shows how happy they are!